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Thirdhand smoke is a danger to children. People with breathing problems, pregnant women, the elderly, and animals are also vulnerable to thirdhand smoke. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children be protected from tobacco smoke.
7 de may. de 2024 · AAP has crafted toolkits for tobacco advocacy and cessation resources in schools, clinical practice, and health settings. These resources aid in combating tobacco use, offering strategies for prevention and cessation across diverse environments, aligning with efforts to mitigate the harmful effects of tobacco on public health.
Content is presented in a concise, bulleted template featuring algorithms, tables, and figures that make it easy to find key information to aid in diagnosis and treatment. Available for purchase at https://www.aap.org/Pediatric-Pulmonology-Asthma-and-Sleep-Medicine-A-Quick-Reference-Guide-Paperback
Educational content for child health care clinicians about thirdhand smoke and how to counsel parents is included in the American Academy of Pediatrics Education in Quality Improvement for Pediatric Practice (EQIPP) online course entitled Eliminating Tobacco Use and Exposure to Secondhand Smoke.
Smoking and secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure are leading causes of preventable death and can harm a person at any stage of life- before birth, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and even adulthood. Some health effects can last a lifetime. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children be protected from tobacco smoke. Parents and
Tobacco smoke exposure in utero causes long-lasting neurocognitive, behavioral, and respiratory harms. Thirdhand smoke has become recognized as another route of tobacco toxin exposure. Noncigarette tobacco products represent emerging threats to children’s health. Teenagers become dependent on nicotine far earlier than previously believed.
1 de nov. de 2014 · Clinicians should inquire about the exposure of the infant or child to tobacco smoke when assessing infants and children for bronchiolitis (Evidence Quality: C; Recommendation Strength: Moderate Recommendation).
